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.c1. General Introduction
This manual is designed to serve as a learning aid and as a
reference manual for CUPL, the programmable logic compiler from
Logical Devices, Inc. It is divided into three sections: the User
Guide section, the Reference section and the Appendices. The User
Guide provides information on getting started with the CUPL package.
The Reference section provides specific information about the
programs that make up the CUPL package. The Appendices contain a
variety of information, including error messages, important
information about specific devices, node numbering and download
formats.
Be sure to read the Installation Chapter in the User Guide section
to find out what to do before using the CUPL software on a system.
Since improvements are made to CUPL quite frequently, additional
information is provided in the form of an addendum. Be certain to
read the addendum, which provides information on the latest
enhancements to the CUPL software.
o .c2.USER GUIDE
The USER GUIDE provides information on installing and using CUPL.
There is also a section that provides several examples. These
examples are provided on the distribution disks.
Chapter U1: "Introduction" gives a brief overview of CUPL and
includes some notes on recent enhancements to CUPL. Also included
is a section on getting technical support.
Chapter U2: "Installation" provides information necessary to get
CUPL to run on a system.
Chapter U3: "Getting Started" is a step-by-step guide on how to
create a source file, and compile and simulate the design using a
simple example.
Chapter U4: "CUPL Operation" is a description of the use of CUPL.
This includes running CUPL.
Chapter U5: "Design Examples" Provides instructions on using CUPL
and CSIM and examples of CUPL designs. Part A, "Sample Design
Session", goes step-by-step through a sample design session using
CUPL and CSIM. Part B, "Sample PLD Files", illustrates some typical
designs that can be created using CUPL.
o .c2.REFERENCE
The REFERENCE section is provided for easy access to random facts
related to the CUPL language and related utilities.
Chapter 1: CUPL Language Describes CUPL, a programmable logic
compiler. This chapter provides an overview of CUPL, and describes
the input and output and how to run the program. It also describes
the elements of the CUPL design language, and the syntax of the CUPL
design language.
Chapter 2: Using CSIM Describes CSIM, a logic
simulation program. This chapter explains how to use CSIM,
including input and output and running the program, and how to
create test specification files to verify a CUPL design.
Chapter 3: Using CBLD Describes CBLD, a utility program for managing
device libraries.
Chapter 4: Using PTOC Describes PTOC, a utility program for
converting PALASM source files to CUPL format.
Chapter 5: FPGA and High Density PLDs describes how to use CUPL to
design with FPGAs and High Density PLDs.
o.c2. APPENDICES
Appendix A: "Error Messages" lists error messages that may appear
during operation of any of the CUPL programs. The messages are
listed by program name and module name within each program.
Appendix B: "Device Usage Notes" provides information about specific
devices and how they require special attention with CUPL.
Appendix C: "Download Formats" describes the format of the CUPL
downloadable files and the documentation file.
Appendix D: "Node Numbering" lists the devices which contain
internal nodes supported by CUPL.
Appendix E: Trouble Shooting Lists some common problems and their
respective solutions.
Appendix F: FindPLD Describes the FindPLD software utility.
Index Is an index of the entire book.
o.c2. SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
OTHER CUPL PRODUCT OFFERINGS
CUPL is available on workstation platforms such as the SUN 3. SPARC
station, VAX/VMS, DEC station 3100 and 5000, HP9000, and Apollo
DN3500 and DN4500. It is also available for Macintosh systems.
CUPL can integrate into Mentor Graphics, Valid, Viewlogic,
Racal-Redac, and other CAD/CAE UNIX-based software environment. An
upgrade path is available for those who already own a DOS version of
CUPL. Available products which integrate with CUPL include
PLPartition and ONCUPL.
.c3.CUPL TotalDesigner-386 ... '386 Protected Mode Version
CUPL TotalDesigner-386 will take full advantage of the 80386's
32-bit registers, 4-gigabyte physical address space, and enhanced
instruction set. It executes in the familiar DOS environment without
the need of memory managers or other special operating system
enhancements. This means that designs will compile faster and be
able to access up to 4 gigabytes of RAM instead of just 640K. The
large PLDs and FPGAs are going to be supported with this system
(examples: Altera Max, AMD MACH, Xilinx, Plus Logic, Plessey, Actel,
etc.). Manufacturer specific place and route software and device
fitters are not included.
In addition, partitioning software, PLPartition, is provided for
creating multiple PLD designs. Also, SchemaQuik and ONCUPL are
provided so that schematic entry designs can be created and
translated into CUPL source files. All the programmable logic
design software an engineer needs is in this package.
.c3.PLPartition - Multiple PLD Design
One of the major tasks facing PLD designers is the selection of
specific devices to implement a design. PLPartition takes the
drudgery out of the process. This product will provide you with
powerful features that help synthesize your logic design into one of
several PLDs. Automatic Device selection and design fitting is
accomplished by using a friendly user interface and extremely fast
technology. This will decrease the time it takes to implement your
final design.
.c3.MacCUPL - A Macintosh version of CUPL
MacCUPL is a full implementation of the CUPL Programmable Logic
Design Tools for the Macintosh. Developed for System 6.0, MacCUPL is
also System 7 compatible. A standard Mac interface, an integrated
text editor, and interactive as well as batch mode compiling make
MacCUPL quick to learn and use. MacCUPL can access all available
memory in the computer, allowing for very large and complex designs
to be compiled. The software interfaces to McCAD schematic capture
package, translating netlists directly into CUPL source files.
.c3.DEC 3100 and 5000
CUPL is available for the new DEC5000 computer system. CUPL runs on
the DEC5000 encapsulated within Digital's "PowerFrame" framework.
PowerFrame is Digital's design management system that provides easy
access to commonly used functions and agents encapsulated within its
framework. CUPL offers a variety of design expression formats, true
language flexibility, powerful logic minimization, simulation and
pre-processor capabilities, including interactivities with other
agents of PowerFrame. Designers of large and very large state
machines and other logic systems can now design their products with
CUPL as part of the encapsulated toolkit of PowerFrame and the
DEC5000. Other EDA vendors such as Valid and Viewlogic are members
of the PowerFrame synergy program. Digital's encapsulation toolkit,
PowerFrame, exclusively features CUPL as the logic design tool and
provides a link to other PowerFrame agents.
.c3.SPARC based Workstations
CUPL runs on SPARC based workstations under OpenWindows.
OpenWindows. OpenWindows is Sun's windowing environment for OPEN
LOOK_ GUI applications. The OpenWindows interface provides the CUPL
user with a design development environment in which tools are
integrated, easy to learn, and simple to use. This allows the user
to focus on the design process rather than the underlying tool and
platform manipulation details. This results in reduced design time.
.c3.Open-PLA
Opening CUPL's proprietary description language is accomplished by
providing a development software tool that details Open-PLA
standards and facilitates device development of routers and fitters
for CUPL-HDL. Logical's Open-PLA, which is fully compatible with
Data I/O's Open-ABEL_, is based on the industry standard
Berkeley-PLA and several other standard formats.
.c3.ONCUPL
ONCUPL translates schematic netlists from a wide variety of
schematic entry packages into CUPL source files. Schematic entry
for logic designs is a very important tool in the CAE industry. A
logic design can be created using a schematic entry package and the
supplied ONCUPL macros. From this package, a netlist can be created
that represents the schematic design. ONCUPL translates this netlist
into a PLD file that CUPL compiles into a JEDEC file. Presently,
ONCUPL supports the following schematic entry packages: OrCAD's
SDTIII, Omation's SCHEMA III, Wintek's HiWire, P-CAD's PC-CAPS,
Racal-Redac's CADSTAR, Phase II Logic's CAPFAST, Protel's
Protel-Schematic, and Viewlogic's Workview.
.c3.ALLPRO-88 - Universal Device Programmer
The universal "DAC-PER-PIN" programmer, ALLPRO-88, can integrate
with CUPL as a full PLD development workstation. It is fully
qualified by the semiconductor manufacturers, and is available in
40, 48, 56, 68, and 88 pin configurations, fully upgradeable with
DIP and PLCC socket support. Application Notes
Logical Devices, Inc. will accept application notes, design
examples and useful design tips for designing with CUPL design
software. All forwarded material will be reviewed and become the
property of the CUPL User's Group. This information will be
available for all CUPL users free of charge. One out of every 10
application notes received will be selected as the best and most
useful and the author of the application note will be awarded a
one-year CUPL maintenance program. Forward material to:
CUPL MARKETING DEPARTMENT
LOGICAL DEVICES INC
1201 NW 65 PLACE
FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33309
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Conventions
Used In This
Manual
.i.conventions used;This manual gives step-by-step procedures and
examples. To make it easy to follow these procedures, the following
conventions are used.
Note
LDI software is not case sensitive. It doesn't matter whether upper
or lower case characters are typed.
[key] [A] [Enter] [ESC]
The [ and ] characters are used to indicate a key that must
be pressed to execute a command or accept an option. This key is
called different names on different systems. For example:
[Enter],
[Return],
[ESC],
[F1]
[key]-[key]
Connected keys indicate the keys must be pressed simultaneously.
For example:
Press [CTRL]-[ALT]-[DEL]
An asterisk (*) in a filename indicates any characters can occupy
that position and all remaining positions. For more information,
refer to the DOS manual.
Select
Select means use the cursor keys to cycle through options or
settings, and press [Enter] to select the desired option or
setting.
< >
Variable names are indicated by angle brackets. For example:
<filename>.SCH
{ }
Square brackets indicate the enclosed item is optional. For
example:
pack filename.fil {filename.lib}